Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his participation at the UN Vesak Day celebrations in Sri Lanka, the Department of Buddhist Affairs said today.
The UN Vesak Day celebrations are scheduled for May 11 – 14.
The event is expected to take place at the BMICH under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.
Over 2, 000 delegates including Buddhist and political leaders from several countries are expected to attend. The concluding ceremony will take place at the Sri Dalada Maligawa premises in Kandy.
UN General Assembly declared an International Day of Observance for Vesak in in 1999 — on the initiative of the then Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar.